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adjective
- 1. demanding or characterized by careful consideration or application: "marriage is a serious matter" Similar Opposite
- 2. acting or speaking sincerely and in earnest, rather than in a joking or half-hearted manner: "actors who are serious about their work" Similar Opposite
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SERIOUS definition: 1. severe in effect; bad: 2. very ill 3. not joking or intended to be funny: . Learn more.
1. : thoughtful or subdued in appearance or manner : sober. a quiet, serious girl. 2. a. : requiring much thought or work. serious study. b. : of or relating to a matter of importance. a serious play. 3. a. : not joking or trifling : being in earnest. a serious question. b. archaic : pious. c. : deeply interested : devoted. a serious musician. 4. a
/ˈsɪəriəs/ /ˈsɪriəs/ bad or dangerous. a serious illness/offence/crime. a serious problem/issue. to cause serious injury/damage/harm. They pose a serious threat to security. The consequences could be serious. A few years ago, the company was in serious trouble. Their economies continue to face serious challenges.
adjective. requiring effort or concentration; complex and not easy to answer or solve. “raised serious objections to the proposal” “the plan has a serious flaw” synonyms: difficult, hard. not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure. adjective. completely lacking in playfulness.
serious. / ˈsɪərɪəs / adjective. grave in nature or disposition; thoughtful. a serious person. marked by deep feeling; in earnest; sincere. is he serious or joking? concerned with important matters. a serious conversation. requiring effort or concentration. a serious book. giving rise to fear or anxiety; critical. a serious illness. informal.
Serious problems or situations are very bad and cause people to be worried or afraid.
1. Thoughtful, somber, or grave in manner: He became serious when he was asked about the economy. 2. Not joking or trifling: I was serious when I said I liked your haircut. 3. Deeply interested or involved: a serious golfer. 4. Meriting great concern: a serious illness; a serious mistake. 5.